The elementary school that my children attend hold a fundraising gala every year where they auction off generous donated items as well as class art projects created by the students. I helped coordinate my daughter’s 2nd grade class art project. Inspired by their time tending to the school gardens with Mr. Jay, In the Garden […]

In commemoration of the 5th Anniversary of the Great East Japan, Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster, the JCCCNC invited artists/non-artists of all levels to decorate an akabeko, a folk toy of a mythical cow, to convey hope and encouragement from our community to the residents of Fukushima.

During the early sketch phase of creating Juna’s Jar, I presented a sketch depicting Minho walking with Juna to Mr. Lee’s Pet Shop. It was a very straight-forward composition. In the feedback from the publisher I was reminded that it was important to the author, Jane Bahk that the story take place in Los Angeles’ Koreatown […]

Author Hanna Hymans Ostroff approached me with a story about Aya, a curious little panda and her encounter with a kind Buddhist monk. It was a challenge to take on the project as it would be the first time to illustrate an animal as a main character, but I enjoyed capturing her expressions and playfulness.

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I’m Felicia Hoshino, an illustrator, graphic and book designer in San Francisco. I look forward to hearing from you with your latest children’s book story, editorial illustration assignment, commissioned portrait request or just a hello.

Working from a photograph, I can create a unique illustration of the little loved one(s) in your life. Offered in two sizes 5″x7″ or 8″x10″ the portrait can also be turned into a wonderful greeting card!view more…